Chapter 28：Another Orb (2/2)

I used Flash Step to reach the Chieftain first. I only have limited World Energy so even shooting an Air Bullet is a luxury for me, but now, I think I have to do this much.

I have a feeling that supporting her will give experience points for my system.

When she saw me suddenly appearing. She only got startled for a second before her focus turned back to the charging beast.

Then I saw the orb-like thing on her neck shined just like the Orb of Concealment, then a yellowish aura came out of it and enveloped her body. Her limp left hand moved again and gripped her weapon together with her right hand.

It really is an orb. But what kind? It's effect isn't the same as my Orb of Concealment.

And what are these orbs? This is a different world. To think there will be a similar thing like that.

Even Zerina's father, who's the original owner of it, never discovered its origin. It's safe to assume there's a secret to these orbs but even the Invading World isn't aware of it.

The Chieftain was ready to brandish her weapon.

I looked at the charging beast and gauge the distance to be optimal.

I flicked my finger and an Air Bullet shot out from me which accurately hit one of its front limbs.

Like a gun. A hole appeared from it and blood immediately gushed out, then it slipped It's supposed next step which made the beast roll forward because of the momentum it already accumulated.

Was my Air Bullet got strengthened? Does it have to do with my increased strength?

The Chieftain didn't miss that chance. She jumped and brandished her Greataxe to its head.

”Rroarr!”

A dying roar emitted from its mouth before it continued rolling until its momentum was over, its blood and brain juices became a trail behind him.

The Chieftain looked at me and smiled.

Err. She's cute for a barbarian. A step above Erin.

What the hell? Why am I feeling a deja vu?

But the battle isn't over. There are still beasts charging towards us but the Dark Beastmasters are now nowhere to be seen. And so is Erin. Where is that girl?

Ah. I told her to take one as captive. Did she chase them?

Let's worry about that later and finish here.

There are only a little over 10 people on this tribe that's still fighting. As to the people still inside, I don't know.

But these tribesmen were all energized upon seeing that bear wild beast dead from their Chieftain's greataxe.

After that, cleaning up the battlefield became easy. I went next to the Chieftain and side by side we led these tribesmen forward.

The wild beasts don't have any sense of retreating. They're probably ordered to not retreat until the end.

Using only my sword and with their help, the beasts keep dropping one by one. With their numbers, I couldn't help but be scratched here and there but with Energy Shield active it doesn't cause me much damage.

In just 10 minutes the last of the wild beast dropped dead.

Cheers can then be heard from the tribesmen. They live for another day.

The Chieftain turned to me, her left arm was back to being limp and she's panting for breath.

”I don't know who you are but thank you for the help.”

”Chieftain! He's from the Heavenly Lightning Tribe!”

The guy from earlier came running over.

When she heard that the Chieftain became alerted and she dropped to her knees. Not only her but also her tribesmen.

”I thank the Lightning Chieftain for sending a reliable warrior to our meagre tribe.”

”Thank the Lightning Chieftain!”

Her thanks were seconded by a chorus of her tribesmen behind.

This is a custom here in this world so I let her do it. Well, it's still the truth that we were sent here but without my interest in the foreign invaders, Old Man Reol won't bother sending help to a small tribe like this.

”I am Avelin, the Chieftain of this Whiteshade Tribe.”

She stood up and introduced herself. Now that I take a second look at her and up close, she's really a looker.

Err. No, let's not turn her to another Zerina. But they're the same. She also has an orb on her. Could this mean anything?

”I'm Daisuke of the Heavenly Lightning Tribe. If I may ask, what is that thing on your neck?”

At least she's not protective of it. She only got startled because out of all things, that's what I will ask.

”I don't know. I picked this up from one of my hunting trips years ago. I treat this as a good luck charm and it's proven effective, you arrived.”

So she doesn't know it's use. She's subconsciously using it or is it the orb providing her help?

”Oi. Daisuke! I caught one like you asked! You owe me with this.”

From behind, Erin's voice rang out, I looked back and saw her dragging one of the Dark Beastmasters who retreated.

”The other beastmasters?”

I asked her because of how she looks right now, she's bloodstained, the same as Raiden yesterday.

”Dead. You said to only catch one. See, they're too weak.”

The Whiteshade tribesmen and Avelin were startled but when they saw that it's a fellow barbarian, they calmed down.

This Erin. She's really strong. To chase those guys and kill them all. Well, she's a 4th Stage Augmented Realm. The bear-like beast from earlier will probably be killed by her easily.

Now that the fight is over. I got a look at the Invading World forces here. Yes, they're weak. But I doubt this is their main force.

When will they make a move, I wonder. For now, I'll stay for a bit here and see if they'll come back, stronger.